6 Most Underrated Singers from the Indian Subcontinent

6 Most Underrated Singers from the Indian Subcontinent

Music is the key to unlocking emotions that we didn’t even know existed. It transports us into another world where our sorrow and pain ends. To call it an escape would be an understatement. It is more than that. We should thank the ones who have a vital role in creating this music: The Singers.

We all have heard of the famous ones. Today, we will discuss the ones which are less-known but still on par with the popular ones. We have also attached the Spotify links for various artists so that you can listen to their performances apart from just reading about them.
Asrar Shah
Syed Asrar Shah is a singer as well as a songwriter who hails from Lahore. He rose to fame with his Coke studio performances. He was inspired by Sufi music, and he decided to try the same, and he did not fail to impress.

He made his debut with a single “Nai Saiyyo”. He started working in Coke studio in 2014 and gave us the masterpiece “Sab Aakho Aakho Ali Ali”. He also made his way into Bollywood with the song “Afghan Jalebi” in the movie "Phantom". Asrar now has his own production company known as Soul Speaks.

Spotify link: https://sptfy.com/5gew

Anuv Jain

Anuv Jain is an Indie singer who seems to strike the right chord with his listeners. The remarkable thing about his music is that he creates it out of his own experiences. Born in Ludhiana, he lives with his mother and twin sister.

Owing to his knack for music, he started a YouTube channel in 2012 when he was in class 11th. Anuv released his first single: “Meri Baaton Me Tu”. His most famous work includes "Riha", "Baarishein, Ocean" and "Maula". Jain has also been a TEDx speaker and given us some thought-provoking speeches. During the lockdown, he decided to make songwriting and to sing his full-time passion and not just a hobby.

Spotify Link: https://sptfy.com/5ggy
Abdullah Qureshi

Abdullah Qureshi is a songwriter as well as singer with Pakistani origins. He gained fame and recognition owing to his harmonic YouTube covers. Qureshi was also given a feature in the Season 4 of the popular show, Nescafe Basement.

His music career started by playing for underground rock music bands. But soon, he started his own thing on YouTube that boosted his career. His first song was "Tere Liye", and he hasn’t looked back after that. Many of Abdullah’s songs have earned him international recognition as well. He has done various concerts in Pakistan riding on the back of his rising popularity.

Spotify link: https://sptfy.com/9soY

Kavita Seth
Kavita Seth is a playback singer who belongs to India. She is renowned for her Sufi songs and Ghazals. She is also the head of a Sufi musical group called Karwaan Group. Her most famous song is "Iktara" from the movie "Wake up Sid".

She recently gave some amazing tracks for the BBC series “A Suitable Boy”. Kavita has a mesmerizing voice that instantly relieves you from your work/life stress. Her first performances were at the Khan-kahe Niyazia Dargah in Bareilly. She also used to do public shows and concerts.

Spotify link: https://sptfy.com/5ggo

Quratulain Balouch
This prodigy was born in Iran but made her mark on Pakistani music. She rose to fame with the song "Woh Humsafar" from the Pakistani drama, Humsafar. Qurait’s debut song was "Ankhian Nu ren de". However, she earned recognition with the song "Panchi" which she performed with Jal the Band at Coke studio.

Baloch also sang for Bollywood. Her Bollywood debut was the song "Kaari Kaari" in the film "Pink".

Spotify link: https://sptfy.com/5ggq
Amit Trivedi
The best thing about Amit is his versatility. He can work with various genres: classical, rock, melodies, and even novel fusion music. He is also a music director and lyricist. Initially, he worked as a jingle composer for theatre plays.

Amit also worked as a film composer for the movie "Aamir". He won praise from critics for his work in DevD. He also won a national award for that. He also has 3 Filmfare awards to his name.

Spotify link: https://sptfy.com/5ggr

This was all about my pick of singers that I felt needed some recognition. As music tastes vary, you might feel differently. In the end, both the writer and reader want music to win.

-Abdullah Shamsi